Body found in Griffith Park identified as missing hiker with dog by his side
LOS ANGELES - The man whose body was found in Griffith Park Thursday night was identified as a hiker who reported missing more than two weeks ago, officials said.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call in the 4700 block of North Crystal Springs Drive a little before 7:15 p.m.
The victim was identified as 29-year-old Oscar Alejandro Hernandez. He was last seen on March 16 around 2:30 a.m. in a 2004 red Ford Explorer.
His dog, named "King," was found beside his body. He was emaciated, however, still alive. Authorities said King stayed next to Hernandez for 16 days.
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The cause of Hernandez's death is under investigation.
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